Dear Friends, Sunday marked my 20 year anniversary at the Women's Resource Center. Having the opportunity to lead incredible teams of dedicated, talented, passionate human beings- both as Director of Prevention and now as Executive Director is an honor I am humbled…
Dear Friends, 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.That is a truly shocking statistic, when you really pause to consider it. As a person who has been in the movement for 20 years with a strong…
Dear Friends, The fierce heat today serves as a reminder that Labor Day is the unofficial end to summer. I hope folks are staying cool and hydrated!Like many folks I've spoken to recently, I can't believe it is already September. One of my…
Dear Friends, While we all no doubt saw the flurry of decisions issued by the Supreme Court in the lead up to the summer recess, I wanted to provide some context on a few decisions that will negatively impact the…
Dear Friends, Happy Pride Month! LGBTQIA+ folks are at increased risk of intimate partner violence and often face substantial barriers accessing the supports they need to achieve safety. This Pride Month, WRC is reaffirming our commitment to provide affirming advocacy…
Dear Friends, This week, the Washington Post published an opinion piece on economic abuse, a lesser known form of domestic violence. Despite what the article may infer, advocates have been aware of the deleterious impacts of financial abuse for at least…
Dear Friends, Happy Spring! Although I've been struggling more than is typical to adjust to the clocks changing this past week, I am enjoying the longer daylight hours and warming weather. This month we have so many highlights that are…
Dear Friends, Seeing the world carpeted in fresh snow always takes my breath away. There is magic in the seemingly instantaneous transformation of the dull colors of winter, especially in late February, when the itch for spring has started to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 28, 2023For more information: Jessica Walsh at jwalsh@wrcnbc.org THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER IS ON THE MOVE Newport, RI -- The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) was founded in 1977 and today serves the entire East Bay with activities…
Dear Friends, I am writing this note in an echo-y, bare office. It has been a bittersweet month here at the WRC as we sort, organize, pack, and move out of this beautiful old building we have called home for…